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New Retail New Development
Las Olas Boulevard continues to be a destination for shoppers Local developers Steve Hudson (Hudson Capital Group) and
and we are delighted to welcome a few new retail stores since Charlie Ladd (Barron Real Estate) have received approval to
our last issue. Green & Serene Boutique (1012 E. Las Olas) build a nine-story, five-star boutique hotel with 138 rooms at
has opened a summer pop-up in the former Alex and Ani 1007 East Las Olas Boulevard, just east of Ann’s Florist and
location. Featuring women’s clothing and accessories in a Coffee Bar. Primarily geared toward business travelers with a
neutral color palette, local proprietor, Ashley Glunt, believes downtown destination, shops will fill the first floor. An upscale
in the “shop local, shop small” concept and is partnering with restaurant on the second floor will feature an outside terrace
designers from Fort Lauderdale and Miami. overlooking The Boulevard. If all goes to plan, ground-breaking
will happen this November and hotel will open in the fall of
2023 before the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

There are two new shops to find the perfect pair of eyewear
or sunglasses. Pick your favorite style at HIP Optical (908 E.
Las Olas) or Edward Beiner Eyewear (603 E. Las Olas). Himmarshee Canal Update
Speaking of eyewear, after 28 years on Las Olas, Optical One of the City of Fort Lauderdale Commission’s top priorities
Spectrum owners Mike and Scott (image above) have retired. for 2021 is waterway quality. As part of this effort, a new
They’ll be missed by many and we wish them the best!
innovative technology program began the week of June 14
And, as we go to press, we've found out about two more with the goal of improving water quality in the Himmarshee
businesses will be joining us soon. Be on the lookout for the Canal north of Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale-based
doors to open at the Effusion Gallery (607 E. Las Olas) and Clean Waterways LLC was contracted to lead a pilot project
Jean Pierre Klifa Paris (703 E. Las Olas). LASLO the peacock, utilizing machinery known as protein skimmers. These pumps
the Las Olas mascot, hopes to see you there! (continued on page 10)

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